Russia, Europe and Ukraine

Russia will remain a threat to Europe even after Ukraine war, Finland says
Russia and countries that support it will remain a danger to Europe even after the war in Ukraine has ended, Finnish Defence Minister Antti Hakkanen said on Thursday.
Is Europe Already at War With Putin’s Russia?
Call it shadow or hybrid, everything points to war and the reluctance to call it that comes from decades of complacency on security.
China Condemns EU Sanctions on Chinese Companies Over Russia-Ukraine War
China voiced strong opposition to the European Union's sanctions on Chinese companies and individuals over their support for Russia in the Ukraine war. The commerce ministry on Thursday called for the EU to immediately halt its "erroneous actions" against Chinese companies and cease infringing on their legitimate rights.
China Responds to EU Sanctions Over Ukraine War Support to Russia
The EU included Chinese firms in its latest round of sanctions, citing exports of dual-use goods, including components used to produce Russian drones.
EU Set to Exclude China in Condemnation of Nations Aiding Russia
European Union leaders are set to avoid directly calling out China for its support of Russia’s war against Ukraine, according to a draft statement they plan to adopt at a summit in Brussels this week.
EU leaders set to avoid direct accusation over Chinese role in Russia’s war in Ukraine
A draft statement suggests leaders from the bloc’s 27 members will not accuse Beijing of crossing a major red line.

Orbán blocks continuation of EU sanctions against Russia

Europe Still Clings to Russia Gas With Record LNG Flow This Year
The European Union boosted imports of Russian liquefied natural gas against the backdrop of deepening tensions over pipeline ...
Europe's 'Green' Agenda Could Be a Godsend to Russia
The claims come as NATO's continental members urgently try to boost defense spending and production in the face of worrying ...
Reuters on MSN2d
EU states must coordinate against Russian election meddling, Romanian president says
BUCHAREST, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Romania's President Klaus Iohannis said EU states must work together to counter Russian ...
Russia's UK embassy denounces G7 loans to Ukraine as 'fraudulent scheme'
The Russian embassy in London on Saturday described Britain's planned transfer to Ukraine of more than 2 billion pounds ($2.5 ...
EU slaps sanctions on dozens more Russian officials and targets its shadow oil and gas fleet
Russia’s vast shadow fleet of ships that Moscow is exploiting to skirt restrictions on transporting oil and gas, or carrying ...
Ukrainska Pravda on MSN22h
Ten EU countries propose to strengthen sanctions against Russian energy sector – media
Ten European Union member states have proposed to tighten sanctions against Russia's energy sector, in particular liquefied natural gas, and institutions that help Moscow circumvent existing sanctions ...
Europe Cracks Down on Russia's Shadow Fleet
The EU has sanctioned 52 vessels that Moscow uses to skirt restrictions on transporting oil and gas or carry stolen Ukrainian ...
EU imports record quantities of Russian LNG in 2024
Bloc received 16.5mn tonnes of liquefied natural gas by mid-December despite efforts to reduce supplies from Russia ...
EU Economy Chief Open to Confiscating Frozen Russian Assets
The European Union should consider taking bolder steps such as confiscating frozen Russian central bank assets to compensate ...